Teachers Report on Teaching Indigenous Peoples' Day

The Brian Lehrer Show | Oct 9, 2023

The second Monday in October is now known in New York City as Italian Heritage Day/Indigenous Peoples' Day. Teachers call in to talk about how they have changed their lesson plans over the years since celebrating Christopher Columbus has fallen out of favor.

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